- Gender
- Peacebuilding
- Norm diffusion
- Peace negotiations and peace processes
- Women, Peace and Security
Jenny Lorentzen
Senior Researcher at NUPI
Email: jenlor@prio.org
Interests and experience
Jenny Lorentzen is currently pursuing a Post-doc at Lund University and maintains a part-time Senior Researcher position at PRIO.
On 20 November 2020 she defended her PhD thesis titled “Normative Encounters between the ‘Global’ and the ‘Local’: Women, Peace and Security in Mali and Rwanda” at the Department of Political Science, Lund University. The thesis explores the processes that take place when global gender equality norms embedded in the Women, Peace and Security agenda are promoted in societies transitioning from war to peace.
Languages spoken
Norwegian, English and French
Education
2015-2020: PhD in Political Science, Lund University.
2010-2012: Master in International Relations from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).
2006-2009: Bachelor in African Studies from the University of Oslo, including the subjects French, History, and Area studies of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Projects
Dec 2015 –
PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security
PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security
Jan 2013 –
High-Level Seminars on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
High-Level Seminars on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
PRIO Fieldwork Network (FIWON)
Jul 2020 – Jun 2024
On Fair Terms: The Ethics of Peace Negotiations and Mediation (FAIR)
On Fair Terms: The Ethics of Peace Negotiations and Mediation (FAIR)
Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
Equal Peace? Rwandan Experiences
Equal Peace? Rwandan Experiences
Aug 2015 – Sep 2020
Women’s Empowerment and Multicultural Challenges in War-to-Peace Transitions: PhD project
Women’s Empowerment and Multicultural Challenges in War-to-Peace Transitions: PhD project
Jan 2015 – Dec 2019
Equal Peace? Women’s Empowerment and Multicultural Challenges in War-to-Peace Transitions
Equal Peace? Women’s Empowerment and Multicultural Challenges in War-to-Peace Transitions
Jan 2006 – Dec 2015
Gender, Conflict and Peacebuilding Research at PRIO
Gender, Conflict and Peacebuilding Research at PRIO
Latest publications
All publications
Jenny Lorentzen (2022)
Ladan Affi; Liv Tønnessen & Aili Mari Tripp (2021) Women & Peacebuilding in Africa
Ladan Affi; Liv Tønnessen & Aili Mari Tripp (2021) Women & Peacebuilding in Africa
Book review in JPR Book Notes
Jenny Lorentzen (2021)
Malian Women’s Participation in the Algiers Negotiations
Malian Women’s Participation in the Algiers Negotiations
FAIR Case Brief
Jenny Lorentzen (2021)
Frictional interactions on Women, Peace and Security in Mali
Frictional interactions on Women, Peace and Security in Mali
Journal article in The Journal of Modern African Studies
Jenny Lorentzen (2021)
Women as ‘new security actors’ in preventing and countering violent extremism in Mali
Women as ‘new security actors’ in preventing and countering violent extremism in Mali
Journal article in International Affairs
Inger Skjelsbæk, Julie Marie Hansen & Jenny Lorentzen (2020)
Hopes and misguided expectations: How policy documents frame gender in efforts at preventing terrorism and violent extremism
Hopes and misguided expectations: How policy documents frame gender in efforts at preventing terrorism and violent extremism
Journal article in Politics, Religion & Ideology
Jenny Lorentzen (2020)
Women’s Inclusion in the Malian Peace Negotiations: Norms and Practices
Women’s Inclusion in the Malian Peace Negotiations: Norms and Practices
Journal article in Swiss Political Science Review
Jenny Lorentzen (2020)
Normative Encounters between the ‘Global’ and the ‘Local’: Women, Peace and Security in Mali and Rwanda
Normative Encounters between the ‘Global’ and the ‘Local’: Women, Peace and Security in Mali and Rwanda
PhD thesis
Jenny Lorentzen (2019)
Women as “New Security Actors” in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Mali
Women as “New Security Actors” in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Mali
Conference paper
Jenny Lorentzen (2019)
Women as “New Security Actors” in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Mali
Women as “New Security Actors” in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Mali
Conference paper
Jenny Lorentzen, Nana Alassane Toure & Bassirou Gaye (2019)
Participation des femmes aux processus de paix et de réconciliation au Mali
Participation des femmes aux processus de paix et de réconciliation au Mali
PRIO Paper
Latest news
All news
Saturday, 1 Jan 2022
New Case Brief: Malian Women’s Participation in the Algiers Negotiations
New Case Brief: Malian Women’s Participation in the Algiers Negotiations
This FAIR case brief focuses on Malian women's participation in the Algiers negotiations in 2014–2015.
Friday, 17 Dec 2021
Supporting Women, Peace and Security Integration During Norway’s Security Council Term
Supporting Women, Peace and Security Integration During Norway’s Security Council Term
At the Dialogue Forum for Norway's membership in the United Nations Security Council, jointly organized by PRIO, NUPI and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we continuously seek to integrate gender dimensions in the exchange between researchers and policy makers on themes central for the Council term.
Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021
Workshop on Ethical Issues in Peace Negotiations and Mediation
Workshop on Ethical Issues in Peace Negotiations and Mediation
On 9-10 September 2021, around 20 researchers met for a hybrid online-offline workshop to share their research on specific cases of ethical issues in peace negotiations and mediation.
Friday, 25 Jun 2021
June Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
June Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
Read the Gender, Peace and Security Update – June 2021 issue here.
Wednesday, 23 Jun 2021
Jenny Lorentzen Contributes to the Launch of the New Norwegian Sahel Strategy
Jenny Lorentzen Contributes to the Launch of the New Norwegian Sahel Strategy
Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide and Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein presented the government's new strategy for the Sahel virtually on the 23rd of June.
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Jenny Lorentzen Moderates Dialogue for the UN Department of Peace Operation on the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Mali
Jenny Lorentzen Moderates Dialogue for the UN Department of Peace Operation on the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Mali
On Monday the 24th of May, Jenny Lorentzen moderated a virtual dialogue titled “Mandate to Mission: Real Life Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Mali”.
Wednesday, 7 Apr 2021
March Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
March Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
The March 2021 issue of the PRIO Gender, Peace and Security Update is out now.
Monday, 8 Mar 2021
Jenny Lorentzen Talks Malian Women's Fight for Peace on PRIO’s Peace in a Pod
Jenny Lorentzen Talks Malian Women's Fight for Peace on PRIO’s Peace in a Pod
In honor of International Women's Day, we're highlighting the research of Jenny Lorentzen.
Friday, 18 Dec 2020
December Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
December Issue of Gender, Peace and Security Update is Out
The June 2020 issue of the PRIO Gender, Peace and Security Update is out now.
Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Successful Thesis Defense by Jenny Lorentzen
Successful Thesis Defense by Jenny Lorentzen
Jenny Lorentzen has successfully defended her dissertation for the degree dr.
Latest events
All events
Monday, 9 Sep 2019 14:00–15:45 UTC+02
Women’s Participation in Peace Processes in Mali
Women’s Participation in Peace Processes in Mali
Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 09:00–12:00 UTC+00
Launch of PRIO Paper on Women’s Participation in Peace and Reconciliation Processes in Mali
Launch of PRIO Paper on Women’s Participation in Peace and Reconciliation Processes in Mali
Friday, 9 Nov 2018 09:00–10:30 UTC+01
Violent Extremism and Security Challenges in West Africa: What Role Can Preventive Diplomacy Play?
Violent Extremism and Security Challenges in West Africa: What Role Can Preventive Diplomacy Play?
Friday, 18 Sep 2015 10:00–11:30 UTC+02
Women, Peace and Security – Review and Outlook in Africa
Women, Peace and Security – Review and Outlook in Africa
24–26 Mar 2015
Fifth High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Fifth High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Sunday, 23 Nov 2014 08:30–15:30 UTC+01
Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan
Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan
18–20 Nov 2014
Fourth High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Fourth High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Wednesday, 22 Oct 2014 10:30–12:00 UTC+02
OSCE study on National Action Plans on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325
OSCE study on National Action Plans on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325
Wednesday, 27 Aug 2014 10:00–14:30 UTC+02
Meeting of the Research Network on Gender, Peace and Security
Meeting of the Research Network on Gender, Peace and Security
13–15 May 2014
Third High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Third High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes
Latest blog posts
Friday, 21 Jul 2023
Exit UN, Enter the Wagner Group? The UN’s 10-year-old Mission in Mali is Ending
Exit UN, Enter the Wagner Group? The UN’s 10-year-old Mission in Mali is Ending
Wednesday, 9 Jun 2021
Are Women the Solution to Violent Extremism?
Are Women the Solution to Violent Extremism?
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018
Women’s Inclusion in the Peace Process in Mali
Women’s Inclusion in the Peace Process in Mali
Friday, 18 Nov 2016
Why Trump Is Bad News for Gender Equality in Foreign Policy
Why Trump Is Bad News for Gender Equality in Foreign Policy
Work positions
2012–2022
Senior ResearcherPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Senior ResearcherNUPI
